Glendale, Ariz. - Zack Greinke was asked about the difference in moving from the smallish Milwaukee market to the booming metropolis of Los Angeles.

"The only thing I can complain about is I have to talk about my injury every single day," said Greinke.

Welcome to the expansive Los Angeles media corps. When Greinke signed a six-year, $147 million free-agent deal with the Dodgers over the off-season, it ensured considerable scrutiny. Toss in an ailing elbow that likely will land him on the disabled list at season's start and it only ratchets up.

Greinke threw a bullpen session Sunday morning at the Dodgers' camp that he hopes leads to a return to the mound soon.

"I'm just getting ready to pitch," said Greinke. "I'll let them tell you (what's next). I'm assuming it'll be fine and we'll be on track to do whatever, but I don't know for sure."

Greinke, who was traded by the Brewers to the Angels last July before crossing over to the other side of town, said he hadn't been able to keep close tabs on his former club this spring.

"I haven't had much of a chance," he said. "I've paid attention to who's on their roster pretty much, but I don't know how anyone's doing. I don't know if anyone's hurt or anything like that."

Aware of the Brewers' commitment to some inexperienced starting pitchers, Greinke said, "They did really good last year. I heard (Wily) Peralta did good. I know (Mike) Fiers was good. I know (Marco) Estrada did good.

"The only thing I'm not sure about is Mark Rogers. I heard he did good last year, but I haven't heard much about him. And then (Chris) Narveson is making a good comeback, it seems like, which is exciting.

"The one thing that's going to help them is they have Yo (Yovani Gallardo) at the top (of the rotation). He can help them all out and they can watch him, which will help make it easier. If they didn't have him at the top, it would be something maybe to worry about."

Greinke was well aware that the Brewers caught fire last season after he was traded to the Angels, charging back into the wild-card race before falling short.

"It's been awhile, but I think Rickie (Weeks) came back to his form," said Greinke. "That's a huge difference. And the pitching staff didn't miss a beat, it seems like. The guys who came up and took my place (did well).

"With the pitching staff doing just as good, Rickie came back to form, and I'm pretty sure the bullpen did better. Those were kind of our two problems the first half - the pen and Rickie not quite himself."

The Brewers received shortstop Jean Segura and pitching prospects Johnny Hellweg and Ariel Pena in the trade for Greinke. Asked about that exchange, he said, "I talked to the Angels about (Segura) a little bit and they said he's a good player. I know the scouting report on him, but I don't know much more than that. He could be good. He's not like the Bryce Harpers and Mike Trouts of the world, but he's got a chance.

"They say (Hellweg) throws real hard, and I know they liked him. They liked him and Pena. They liked Hellweg more than Pena, it seems like."

Greinke had dinner earlier in the spring with Brewers general manager Doug Melvin, who developed a real fondness for the pitcher.

"I thought I learned a lot from him," said Greinke. "I thought he was a great general manager. I liked how they ran the front office and the coaching staff, and the players and stuff. I thought they did a good job there. It was interesting for me. He treated me good. It was a lot of fun."

The Brewers allowed Greinke to be involved somewhat in their draft procedure, providing analysis of pitchers and sitting in the draft room on the day of selections.

He downplayed that role somewhat, saying, "I didn't help, but they let me watch it. I say what I think, but they're not listening. I didn't talk to the actual guy making the pick. He's the one making the pick, and I'm not saying anything to him.

"I'm just saying I didn't have any influence, but it was fun. That was kind of neat, hearing background and stuff so you get more than just their physical tools and stuff."